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Spike Systems: PBG System Family Installation
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Section 1 -­‐ Pre-­‐Installation Planning and Considerations
1.1 WARNINGS AND NOTICES
The Spike Systems Hydraulic Plate Barrier Gate (PBG) is designed to regulate the flow of
traffic through a secure control point. The PBG is also designed and manufactured to
ensure personnel safety when the equipment is operated properly and all safety
precautions are strictly followed.
Persons responsible for the operation and field maintenance of the sytem should read this
manual carefully before attempting to operate the equipment or perform any service or
adjustment procedures.
The Warnings, Cautions, and Notes in this manual represent the following information:
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A WARNING is an operation, procedure or condition that can cause injury or death.
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A CAUTION is an operation, procedure or condition that can cause damage to the
equipment.
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A NOTE provides helpful information.
The warnings and cautions that follow apply to all parts of this manual.
WARNING:
POTENTIALLY LIFE-­‐THREATENING HAZARDS MAY EXIST DURING
EQUIPMENT OPERATION. ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT
TO OPERATE, SERVICE OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HYDRAULIC
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT.
WARNING:
FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. DO NOT TAKE
SHORTCUTS. DO NOT ASSUME THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS ACTED ON YOUR
BEHALF. IF ANY RULE OR PRECAUTION IS NOT CLEAR TO YOU, SEE YOUR
SUPERVISOR BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
WARNING:
THIS UNIT CONTAINS A THERMALLY FUSED ELECTRIC MOTOR. IF THE
MOTOR STOPS, DO NOT ASSUME POWER IS NOT PRESENT. UNEXPECTED
MOTOR START-­‐UP IS POSSIBLE AFTER THE PROTECTOR TRIPS. DISCONNECT
POWER FROM CIRCUIT BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE TO THE
MOTOR. WHEN POWER IS RECONNECTED, RESET PROTECTOR BEFORE
ACTIVATING SYSTEM.
WARNING:
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, BE AWARE THAT VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN
THE HYDRAULIC TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM. VOLTAGES AS LOW AS 28
VOLTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY UNDER SOME CONDITIONS. DO NOT
BE MISLED BY THE TERM LOW VOLTAGE.
NOTE:
Spike Systems assumes no liability for accident or injury incurred through improper
installation, operation, maintenance and use of this equipment.